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We remember John Allison Claxton
We remember John Allison Claxton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Charles Claxton
Source:6248629
1888
1889
sibling
Lillian Claxton
Source:6248629
1889
1896
1901
sibling
Albert Claxton
Source:6248629
1901
1901
location
9 Haddon Street, Sculcoates, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6248629
1901
1902
sibling
Ethel Claxton
Source:6248642
1902
1908
sibling
Ernest Claxton
Source:6248642
1908
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6248642
1911
1911
employment
errand boy for a grocer
Source:6248642
1911
1911
location
39 Haddon Street, Sculcoates, Hull, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6248642
1911
1914
dates
Age 17
Source:6622709
10th September 1914
1914
employment
engine cleaner
Hull
United Kingdom
Source:6622709
10th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Hull
United Kingdom
Source:6622709
10th September 1914
1915
hospitalisation
gun shot wound to right leg (suffered whilst in the Dardanelles)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6622709
7th August 1915
1916
hospitalisation
wounded in left knee (whilst serving in France)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6622709
24th November 1916
1917
hospitalisation
pleurisy & effusion
Hospital/Institution
Source:6622709
March 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6622709
7th June 1917
1917
location
39 Haddon Street, Hawthorn Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6622709
7th June 1917
service
British Army
Private
12338
Yorkshire Regiment
6th east Battalion
Source:846064
service
British Army
Private
12338
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7067239
1917
death
Sculcoates, Hull, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7067239
Source:6248650
21st June 1917
burial
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7067239
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Allison |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Claxton |
| Source | 846064 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Haddon Street, Hawthorn Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th June 1917 | |
| 39 Haddon Street, Sculcoates, Hull, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 9 Haddon Street, Sculcoates, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12338 | Yorkshire Regiment | 6th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12338 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Amelia Claxton nee Wilson | mother | ||
| Allison Claxton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Claxton | brother | 1888 | |
| Lillian Claxton | sister | 1889 | |
| Albert Claxton | brother | 1901 | |
| Ethel Claxton | sister | 1902 | |
| Ernest Claxton | brother | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | blue | light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Janet34017 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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